SEOUL/WASHINGTON -- North Korean soldiers are fighting in Russia against Ukrainian forces, South Korea's spy agency has determined for the first time, underscoring a mounting alliance with grave security implications for Asia.
U.S. vows 'firm response' but has limited options to put pressure on Pyongyang
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet at a gala in Pyongyang in June. (Sputnik via Reuters)
SEOUL/WASHINGTON -- North Korean soldiers are fighting in Russia against Ukrainian forces, South Korea's spy agency has determined for the first time, underscoring a mounting alliance with grave security implications for Asia.